$135 for a Three-Day, Two-Night Boundary Water Canoe Trip from Voyageur North Outfitters in Minnesota
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Three-day canoe trip explores glacier lakes, fishing rivers & boreal forests throughout Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
What You Get
- $135 for a three-day, two-night Lightweight Complete Outfitting Boundary Water canoe trip
- Canoe, paddle, and life jacket
- All meals and snacks
- Camping gear including cookware, utensils, sleeping bag, and tent
- Free souvenir T-shirt
- 20% off any additional days booked
Canoe Tour Through Glacier Lakes and Comfortable Campsites in Minnesota
In the 18th century, French Canadian fur traders navigated bark canoes along the water routes between Minnesota and Ontario to barter with Native American tribes. Now part of the part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, this 160-mile stretch of more than 1,000 lakes and streams is the setting for Voyageur North Outfitters' expeditions.
With more than 30 years of experience, the Voyageur North Outfitters staff customizes trips through fishing rivers or placid lakes depending on passengers' skill levels. Adventurers paddle Voyageur Ultralight canoes through the Boundary Waters' labyrinth of diverse waterways. Canoes pass by emerald pine forests where moose and white-tailed deer gather after bathing along the rocky shoreline, and narrow rivers teem with smallmouth bass and northern pike.
Between trips, groups rest at single-party campsites outfitted with fire rings, latrines, and raccoon bellhops. Campfires warm cups of hot cocoa and Mirro cooking kits help prepare scrambled eggs, rib-eye steaks, and other preselected meals. Self-supporting Alps tents and Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads keep sleeping campers warm on cool forest nights.
Voyageur North Outfitters is located in Ely, Minnesota, a small town nestled in the North Woods region about two hours north of Duluth. Occupied by Native Americans until the mid 1700s and established as a mining village in 1888, Ely now draws visitors for its camping opportunities. Those staying in town for a night or two can peruse the pine-log cabins and pubs on its main street, or spend a day at the North American Bear Center or the nearby International Wolf Center.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call Voyageur North Outfitters.
- Choose a valid date prior to 10/15/12.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Trip Details
- Groupon is for one person.
- Adding occupants above standard: Guests 18 and older may be added for $285 per person. Guests 17 and under may be added for $156 per person, and guests 7 and younger are free with a paying adult.
- Sleeping bag with Therm-a-Rest pads
- Pets are welcome.
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: 10 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking is allowed.
- Pet policy: pets are allowed at no extra charge; guests must notify Voyageur North Outfitters before bringing a pet.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessibility is available during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
What It's Worth
- $135 for a three-day, two-night Lightweight Complete Outfitting Boundary Water canoe trip (a $285 value)
- Free souvenir T-shirt
- 20% off any additional days booked
Amenities
- Lightweight canoes
- Sleeping bags and Therm-a-Rest pads
- Self-supporting Alps tent
- Completely equipped food pack
- Routing and trip-planning service
- Showers after the expedition
Traveler's Tips
- Packs should be hung at night to prevent being approached by curious bears. The Outfitters provide bear ropes at no additional cost.
- Consult the "What You Should Bring" section before packing for the trip.
- Be advised that the trip is not guided.
Getting There
- By plane: about 75 miles from Range Regional Airport (HIB); about 110 miles from Duluth International Airport (DLH)
- By car: about 105 miles northeast of Grand Rapids; about 115 miles north of Duluth
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Oct 15, 2012. Amount paid never expires.
- Must complete travel by 10/15/12
- Not valid until 5/1/12
- Limit 1/person, may buy 2 more as gifts
- Limit 3 Groupons per group
- Reservation required 60 days in advance; subject to availability
- 30-day cancellation notice required or $45 fee may apply
- Must be 18+ or be accompanied by guardian
- Must sign waiver
- Not valid with reward points
- Permit fee of $16 for adults and $8 for youth under 18 not included
- $6 processing fee & $8 application fee per permit not included
- 6.875% tax not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Voyageur North Canoe Outfitters
John and Lynn O'Kane have been dedicated to outfitting explorers for treks for more than 32 years, guided by a wealth of experience and membership in the Professional Paddlesports Association. They offer a variety of services to arm adventurers for canoeing, camping, and other outdoor escapades with complete packages stocked with all the necessary goods, from ultralight aluminum canoes to live bait for fishing. To help visitors make the most of their forays into the wilderness, they offer customized route planning service and select routes most suited to travelers’ desires, experience levels, and abilities to follow bread-crumb trails. Back at base, there's a bunkhouse available for rent (upon availability) where campers can enjoy time in Ely before or after they set out on their treks.